Senior Building Inspector

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably qualified candidates

CLOSING DATE

25.09.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

SPE 78/26 Ext

SALARY

R558 042 – R586 746 p.a

DEPARTMENT

Development Management

DIRECTORATE

SPATIAL PLANNING AND

ENVIRONMENT

Senior Building Inspector

Requirements

• A relevant National Diploma qualification as stipulated in the

national building regulations;

• Five (5) to Eight (8) years’ experience as a Building Inspector;
• Eligibility for registration as a Peace Officer (Law Enforcement

Officer);

• Knowledge of the National Building Regulations Act, Building

Standards Act and all other applicable legislation;

• Proficiency in the full MS Suite; and
• A valid Code B Drivers’ License

Key Performance Areas

• Supervise the Building Inspectorate;
• Undertake Inspectorate duties involved in the building
• development process;
• Perform site/ counter duties;
• Undertake site inspections to ensure compliance with relevant

legislation;

• Perform legal administrative functions; and
• Manage staff administration

Development Management is recruiting positions available in both a

new Strategic Development Hub (SDH) as well as in its 8

District offices.

Strategic Development Hub

The new Strategic Development Hub will provide a dedicated,

specialist service for high-value and high-impact development

applications, ensuring that projects of strategic importance to the

City receive focused coordination and the appropriate level of

technical expertise. The Hub, based in Cape Town Central Business

Area for the time being, will manage complex private-sector

and public-sector developments through a coordinated,

multi-disciplinary model, with dedicated capacity to streamline

decision-making, resolve interdepartmental issues and provides a

relationship-led interface with applicants. This differentiated

approach will enable the City to align its resources and governance

to the scale, complexity and strategic value of major

developments, while improving certainty, coordination and

turnaround times.